Congressional Powers Foldable Directions

CONGRESSIONAL POWERS FOLDABLE – 20 POINT ASSIGNMENT

CHAPTER 7, LESSON 2

1. Create a foldable with 3 tabs titled as the following: (2 POINTS)

1.       Expressed Powers

2.       Implied Powers

3.       Non-Legislative Powers

2. Under each tab, provide the following information:

1.       Definition of the type of power (3 POINTS)

a.       Example: Expressed Powers – Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution.

2.       Provide 4 examples of that type of power (5 POINTS)

a.      Example: The power to impeach federal officials (Non-Legislative Power)

3.       A visual to assist in remembering that type of power. (5 POINTS)

a.      Example: Picture of Congress spending tax money on schools, welfare programs, public housing, etc. (Implied Powers)

3.Label the back of the paper “Limits on Congressional Power” and write out 6 limits on Congressional Powers. (5 POINTS)

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